Cheap flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau from £46

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Sun, Apr 26
Johor Bahru JHBTawau TWU
£46
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Mon, Apr 27
Johor Bahru JHBTawau TWU
£46
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Mon, Apr 27
Johor Bahru JHBTawau TWU
£60
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Tue, Apr 28
Johor Bahru JHBTawau TWU
£60
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Wed, Apr 29
Johor Bahru JHBTawau TWU
£69
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Fri, May 1
Johor Bahru JHBTawau TWU
£88
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Mon, Apr 27 – Fri, May 1
Johor Bahru JHBTawau TWU
£109
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Mon, Apr 27 – Wed, Apr 29
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£110
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Sun, Apr 26 – Wed, Apr 29
Johor Bahru JHBTawau TWU
£110
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Mon, Apr 27 – Fri, May 1
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Wed, Apr 29 – Fri, May 1
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£133
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Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
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How much do flights to Tawau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£46

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£93

Cheapest round-trip

£109

Average round-trip

£117

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Tawau airport to the city center

The fastest option is taxi, while budget travelers often choose public buses

Tawau is served by Tawau Airport (TWU), located approximately 31 km northeast of the city center in Sabah, Malaysia. This regional airport provides airport transfers to city center destinations via several transport options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions and the mode of transport chosen.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

RM 50-RM 70 (Fixed fare from airport taxi counter (approx. USD 11–15))

On-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-45 min

RM 35-RM 60 (Varies by demand (approx. USD 8–13))

On-demand via app (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

45-60 min

RM 3-RM 5 (Local bus fare (approx. USD 0.70–1.10))

Limited service, irregular schedule (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-40 min

RM 80-RM 150 (Pre-booked service (approx. USD 17–32))

Pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

30-45 min

RM 100-RM 200 (Per day rate (approx. USD 22–43))

Subject to availability (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis operate on a fixed fare system from the taxi counter inside the terminal.
  • Grab availability may be limited during off-peak hours; pre-booking is recommended.
  • Public bus services are infrequent and may not operate on a fixed schedule.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Tawau

Depart from
Senai International
Arrive to
Tawau
Average flights per week
148
Flight distance
1633 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 30.03Tue 31.03Wed 01.04Thu 02.04Fri 03.04Sat 04.04Sun 05.04
AirAsia
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Johor Bahru to Tawau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Air BorneoMWGMYYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Tawau

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C24°C
February29°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April29°C24°C
May29°C24°C
June29°C24°C
July29°C23°C
August29°C24°C
September29°C24°C
October29°C24°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
29°C
May
Coldest month
23°C
February
Sunny days
140
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
5 Apr
88%
30°C25°C
12 Apr
87%
29°C24°C
Monday
6 Apr
89%
30°C25°C
13 Apr
74%
30°C24°C
Tuesday
7 Apr
69%
30°C25°C
14 Apr
84%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
8 Apr
88%
29°C24°C
15 Apr
29°C24°C
Thursday
9 Apr
86%
30°C24°C
16 Apr
88%
28°C24°C
Friday
10 Apr
74%
30°C25°C
17 Apr
86%
28°C24°C
Saturday
11 Apr
81%
29°C25°C
18 Apr
81%
28°C25°C
The distance between Johor Bahru and Tawau is 1633 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, and Air Borneo. Johor Bahru and Tawau have 148 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Johor Bahru to Tawau?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johor Bahru and Tawau takes around 2.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Johor Bahru and Tawau?
The flight distance between Johor Bahru and Tawau is 1633 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Johor Bahru and Tawau?
Several carriers operate flights between Johor Bahru and Tawau. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johor Bahru?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore, Langkawi, Bangkok, Alor Setar, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Bharu, Borneo, Kuching, Sibu, Miri, Da Nang, Sandakan, Bintulu, Ipoh, Jakarta, Medan, Kota Kinabalu, Denpasar.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tawau?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tawau and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Penang, Miri, Sandakan, Hong Kong, Perth, Colombo, Kuala Terengganu, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Bharu, New Delhi, Denpasar, Bangkok, Taipei, Makassar, Borneo, Surabaya.
What airports are near Johor Bahru?
The main airport in Johor Bahru is Senai International. It is also served by Singapore Changi, Senai International, Seletar Airport, Malacca International.
What airports are near Tawau?
The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.
Which airlines fly between Johor Bahru and Tawau?
Currently, you can fly between Johor Bahru and Tawau with AirAsia, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Air Borneo.
When’s the best time to travel between Johor Bahru and Tawau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johor Bahru and Tawau, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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